Eric Eskola is a journalist and television personality well known for his coverage of Minnesota politics and government.
Eric Eskola | |
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 Eric Eskola in 2016 | |
| Born | Duluth, Minnesota |
| Occupation | television host |
| Known for | political journalist |
Eskola has co-hosted the Minnesota political/public affairs show Almanac since 1986.[1] He was promoted from the sports desk after the death of the original co-host, Judge Joe Summers.[2] Eskola also spent 30 years as a political reporter for WCCO Radio in Minneapolis before taking an early retirement payout in 2010.[3] He is widely regarded as one of the most influential political reporters in Minnesota.[4]
Eskola is originally from Duluth, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth.[5] His wife, Cathy Wurzer, joined him as Almanac co-host in 1994.[1] They divorced in 2014 but continue as co-hosts.[6]
Eskola was inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2010,[7] and he has also won the Frank Premack "Graven Award" for contributions to journalism.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "About Almanac - Eric Eskola". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "Premiere on Almanac with the host he replaced video". YouTube.
- ^ "Eric Eskola Leaves WCCO after 30 Years". 2010-05-04. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ Tevlin, Jon (2011-05-10). "Well, There Goes a Stellar Part of the Good Neighborhood". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2011-02-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "UMD Eric Eskola biography". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ "City Pages February 18, 2014, Wurzer and Eskola Divorcing but still Co-hosts".
- ^ "Museum Broadcasting - Eskola Video". Archived from the original on 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2011-02-07.